Application Deadline for Deer and Elk Permits, Nonresident Combination Licenses is April 1

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Don’t wait to apply for deer and elk permits. The application deadline is April 1. Hunters can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP website; click on “Buy and Apply.”

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers several tools to help hunters navigate the application process. The application process is different for residents and nonresidents, but FWP has created instructional videos to help with both kinds of customers.

Hunters and anglers can also take advantage of the MyFWP mobile app. The app holds and displays licenses, permits and E-Tags, which can be downloaded and used in the field without cell service. To create a My FWP account, visit the MyFWP login page. Read more

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Federal Judge Denies DOJ Motion to Gut Second Amendment Victory Against Post Office Gun Ban

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Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that a Texas federal judge has denied a DOJ motion to gut FPC’s major Second Amendment victory in FPC v. Bondi, a case where the court previously held that peaceable Americans must be allowed to carry firearms in Post Offices. As a result, the injunction in the case will continue to apply “to Plaintiffs and to all present and future members of Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc.”

The plaintiffs challenging the ban include two FPC members as well as the Second Amendment Foundation. The plaintiffs are represented by David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson, William V. Bergstrom, and Megan M. Wold of Cooper & Kirk, PLLC, along with R. Brent Cooper and S. Hunter Walton of Cooper & Scully, P.C.

The order was issued on March 17, 2026. The merits of the lawsuit are currently on appeal at the Fifth Circuit.

The order was issued by Chief District Judge Reed O’Connor in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas in Fort Worth.

The ban unconstitutionally prohibits peaceable Americans from carrying firearms in Post Offices despite there being no historical tradition supporting a ban on lawful firearm carriage on postal property.

“We are delighted that the law and common-sense prevailed in this important fight to secure the right to carry throughout the United States. The Trump Administration should stop trying to redline the Constitution and end their war on appropriate judicial relief,” said FPC President Brandon Combs. Read more

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SAF Files Reply Brief in Case Challenging Warrantless Gun Dealer Searches

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The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a response and reply brief with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Schmidt v. Paris, a case challenging warrantless searches and seizures from licensed firearms dealers in the commonwealth.

The lawsuit challenges Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) regulation, and County Sheriff policy, that requires an applicant for a license to sell firearms in the state agree to warrantless searches by the State Police, or their designee, to ensure compliance with state law. Furthermore, these inspections would allow regulators to seize license holders or employees for up to two hours, compel them to answer any questions posed, provide documentation, and threatens to revoke their state license to sell firearms for refusing to comply with the demands. SAF is joined in the case by Shot Tec and private citizen Grant Schmidt.

“Selling guns in accordance with state and federal law does not require that a seller waive their other constitutional rights,” said SAF Director of Legal Operations Bill Sack. “Warrantless searches of these businesses are unlawful, and particularly egregious when you consider that many FFL dealers run their business out of their private residence.” Read more

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GunBroker.com Launches SOC-F Charity Auction Featuring Influencer-Built Q Rifle Packages

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GunBroker.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for firearms, is proud to announce a new charity auction supporting the Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F), featuring a collection of custom Q rifles built and personalized by some of the most recognized voices in the tactical and firearms community.

This exclusive lineup includes six highly customized Q platform rifles, each uniquely configured and styled by leading social media influencers in the tactical space. These are true one-of-one builds, combining premium hardware with the personality and preferences of creators who live and breathe modern firearms culture. Bidding is open now and runs through March 29th.

Supporting Those Who Serve

All proceeds from the auction directly benefit SOC-F, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces and their families. Since its founding, SOC-F has focused on addressing critical gaps in healthcare, mental health services, and family support programs for active-duty operators and veterans. Read more

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Barnett Hyper Raptor TREX Crossbow Gives Turkey Hunters an Edge

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Spring turkey hunting has become many hunters’ favorite season of the year, and many are adding the challenge of archery equipment to pursue these wary game birds. With innovative equipment such as the Barnett Hyper Raptor TREX crossbow, hunters now have a powerful and practical option that combines the challenge of archery with the readiness and efficiency needed in the turkey woods. In some areas, hunters can even enjoy extended opportunities by using archery equipment during special seasons.

One of the long-standing challenges of turkey hunting with a vertical bow, whether compound or traditional, is the need for the hunter to draw the bow without being detected by the sharp-eyed turkey. Turkeys are notoriously vigilant, and even the slightest movement can send a wary gobbler running. This is where the crossbow shines as a tool for success in the turkey woods. Because a crossbow is already drawn and cocked, the hunter can remain still and ready when a gobbler approaches. This readiness provides a major advantage, and with the Barnett Hyper Raptor TREX crossbow’s impressive speed, hunters gain even more confidence in the field.

There are two primary methods of turkey hunting where the Barnett crossbow offers a solid advantage: hunting from a ground blind and the traditional run-and-gun approach. The combination of a ground blind and a crossbow is particularly effective for pursuing wily spring gobblers. With a compact axle-to-axle cocked measurement of just 7¼ inches, the Hyper Raptor TREX is easy to maneuver within the confined space of a blind. This compact design helps make the crossbow more controllable and safer to operate in tight quarters. Read more

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Michigan DNR conservation officers assist sheriff’s deputies in rescuing stranded snowmobiler in northern Luce County

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Officers rescue a stranded snowmobiler in a severe winter storm Monday in Luce County.
March 17, 2026

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responding on snowmobiles in whiteout storm conditions Monday helped deputies from the Luce County Sheriff’s Office rescue a stranded snowmobiler in the remote, northern part of the county.

During the early evening hours of March 16, Chippewa County Central Dispatch received calls and text messages from an individual who had said he was stranded near Snowmobile Trail No. 8UP in an open area by the Little Two Hearted River, west of Little Lake Harbor.

At about 8 p.m., Luce County Sheriff’s deputies contacted DNR conservation officers for help in finding and retrieving the 55-year-old Rexton man whose sled had become stuck in deep snow.

The man had been out for a ride during the second day of a severe blizzard that had pounded the entire Upper Peninsula with brutal winds and heavy snowfall. Law enforcement agencies had warned motorists of life-threatening travel conditions, urging people to stay off roadways unless absolutely necessary.

Conservation officers Cpl. Cole VanOosten and Justin Vinson responded on their snowmobiles, from their residences, with roads drifted, snow-choked and impassable by motor vehicle.

Officers rescue a stranded snowmobiler Monday during a severe storm in Luce County.Conditions included a constant 40-mph. wind and gusts reaching 70 mph with snow falling at a rate of 1-3 inches per hour. Read more
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Live Action from The Biggest Nest Box 

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The female Barred Owl is now incubating her recently laid eggs.

In what may be the biggest nest box available to cavity nesting birds, a female Barred Owl is incubating 2 eggs she laid last week inside the especially big nest box installed near Indianapolis, Indiana. Fairly famous among birders, this big nest box has attracted nesting pairs of Barred Owls most years since 2003, including last year’s pair that raised 2 young owls on camera. This year, starting last Wednesday, March 11, birders were treated to their first look at the first egg, which was revealed when the female Barred Owl took an incubation break on the 24–7 live camera that anyone can check on anytime online.

The clutch sizes of Barred Owls range from 1 to 5 eggs, but most clutches contain 2 or 3 eggs. The female revealed her second egg on the evening of Saturday, March 14th after a day of steady incubation. You can view the live view and see both of the egg reveals in the video highlights that are posted regularly as the nesting cycle progresses at Barred Owl Cam. From this point forward, the female will spend most of the next month incubating the clutch inside the nest box while her mate keeps watch and hunts for food. There is also a second camera that shows the outside of the biggest nest box, which you can access by clicking on the green icon at the top-right side of the viewing screen, or at Outside View.

Only the female incubates the eggs and broods nestlings, but the male is responsible for procuring the bulk of the food, bringing prey items to the female inside and outside the nest box. The incubation period is 28 to 33 days, and the female begins incubating as soon as the first egg is laid, which means the nestlings hatch a couple days apart and are staggered a bit in size and development. Young Barred Owls fledge when they are about 6 weeks old, although they may leave the nest site a short time before actually fledging.

The extra-large nest box that attracts Barred Owls that thrill birders annually is located in the backyard of Wild Birds Unlimited founder, President, and CEO Jim Carpenter, who lives near Indianapolis, Indiana. The big nest box is positioned 32 feet high against the trunk of a hickory tree, and to keep predators like raccoons from reaching the nest, aluminum flashing is wrapped around the tree. The Wild Birds Unlimited Barred Owl Cam has been part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Bird Cam Network since 2012, and the outside camera was added in 2018 so it is possible to watch the action on the perch, and to monitor the young owls when they leave the nest box to begin the fledging period. Read more

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Michigan DNR to begin Muskegon River walleye egg collection March 23

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March 17, 2026
Contact: Matt Smith, 269-567-0951 or Mark Tonello, 231-444-8007

Muskegon River walleye egg collections with electrofishing boats will start as early as the week of March 23 and conclude by April 17.Planning to fish the Muskegon River this spring? Be on the lookout for Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel collecting walleye eggs below Croton Dam in Newaygo County. Egg collections with electrofishing boats will start as early as the week of March 23 and conclude by April 17.

Four days of egg collections are planned this spring. The date those collections will begin depends on water temperatures and the presence of ripe fish (fish that are ready to spawn); the schedule may change based on conditions.

The egg-take zone runs from Croton Dam downstream to the Pine Street Access Site, so anglers who wish to avoid the walleye collection activities should fish downstream from the Pine Street Access Site. Anyone fishing near the egg-collection zone should use caution when fishing near the electrofishing boats. For safety, anyone wading will be asked to exit the water when electrofishing boats approach. Read more

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Winchester Spring Turkey Rebate is Live

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CLAYTON, MO — The Winchester Ammunition Spring Turkey rebate is live now through May 31, 2026. The rebate includes all Winchester turkey loads to provide turkey hunters with variety and savings of $5 per box or up to $100.

A minimum purchase of two boxes is required with a maximum rebate amount of $100 per household. Purchases are valid March 6, 2026, through May 31, 2026. Offer expires and all requests must be postmarked no later than June 16, 2026.

Winchester offers a complete lineup of premium turkey hunting shotshells in a variety of shot types for any hunter’s needs. New for 2026, Winchester launches Long Beard® Tungsten. Long Beard® Tungsten takes effective range to the next level to create the most lethal turkey ammunition available today. Available in 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore, Long Beard® Tungsten offers some of the tightest patterns and longest effective shot capability for devastating on target performance.

For complete details on Winchester rebates, visit Winchester.com/rebates.

Browning Ammunition Spring Turkey Rebate is Live

The Browning Spring Turkey rebate is live now through May 31, 2026. The rebate includes all Browning TSS Tungsten Turkey loads to provide turkey hunters with savings of $5 per box or up to $100. Read more

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Springfield Armory Announces Launch of Aimpoint COA-Equipped Pistols

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Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of its new Aimpoint® COA®-equipped line of pistols. Select firearms arrive factory-milled with the Aimpoint A-CUT™ interface and are fitted with the class-leading Aimpoint COA closed-emitter red dot sight. Paired with the 9mm Echelon at launch, the line will later expand to include select 1911 DS Prodigy™ and 1911 variants.

The Aimpoint® COA® A-CUT integrates directly into the slides of these Springfield Armory pistols via a full-length dovetail secured by a front hook and rear wedge. The wedge-locking mechanism transfers lateral forces into the dovetail, reducing the load on screws and mounting interfaces, delivering high durability and reliable zero retention under demanding conditions. The ultra-low mount enables co-witnessing with iron sights for instinctive target acquisition.

Featuring a 7075-T6 aluminum housing, the closed-emitter Aimpoint COA optic is designed for military, law enforcement, concealed carry and sport shooters alike. Its 3.5 MOA dot is rated to run for more than five years on the included single CR2032 battery. The optic features four night vision-compatible settings and eight daylight settings, and is submersible to 25 meters. The lens measures a generous 15x15mm, and the optic’s weight is a mere 1.7 oz.

The Echelon COA variants available at launch are the 4.5F, 4.0FC and 4.0C models. The 4.5F is a full-size model with a 4.5″ barrel that comes with a flush-fitting 17-round magazine and an extended 20-round magazine. The 4.0FC is a hybrid model with a proprietary full-size grip module and a compact slide assembly with a 4″ barrel. It comes with a 17-round, flush-fitting magazine as well as a spare extended 20-round magazine. The 4.0C is a compact model with a 4″ barrel and 15-round, flush-fitting magazine as well as an extended 18-round magazine. Read more

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